The Federal Government has reduced its power supply to Niger Republic from 80 megawatts to 46 megawatts, a development that is a continuation of a cautious attitude towards the country’s new military junta. The reduction is a 42 percent decrease in power exports and has led to extensive power shortages in Niger. Niger’s Energy […]
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, has denounced in very strict terms the uncontrolled domination of social media as a “terrorist organisation” that poses a significant threat to national security and social cohesion. Speaking at the 7th Executive […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed the country’s chronic electricity challenges to decades of neglect, inconsistent policies, and underinvestment by successive governments. Speaking at a recent press briefing, Adelabu described the state of Nigeria’s power infrastructure as “a national embarrassment,” while outlining key reform efforts by the current administration. Despite being Africa’s […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of two high profile suspects in the Jos killings which he condemned as “senseless, utterly reprehensible, and a grave assault on national peace and security.” In a statement from the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday after on the spot visit to the area […]
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has responded to ex-Niger Delta militant ex-leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly called Tompolo’s recent calls for reconciliation by stating that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has not made any apology or forgiveness request. Tompolo, in his open pronouncement to diffuse the political tension in Rivers State, had […]
Love Ogah, daughter of Bishop David Oyedepo the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel) has recounted a harrowing childhood experience involving a failed assassination attempt on her father. Speaking during a church service, Love shared how her personal encounter with danger and divine intervention taught her the undeniable power of God’s protection and […]
Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has filed a petition with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), seeking the prosecution of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP–Kogi Central) over statements he describes as defamatory, provocative, and potentially dangerous. The petition, dated April 10 and signed by Bello’s counsel, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, accuses the senator of making false […]
Nigerian gospel singer, Sola Allyson has taken to the social media space to share the haunting experience she had while stuck in Lagos traffic, which spoke volumes of the discomfort and subtle harassment women face in everyday life. The incident occurred at the Lekki area of Lagos, a place known for slow moving roads […]
In a decisive move to curb the growing insecurity in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has announced a statewide ban on night grazing, as well as new restrictions on cattle movement and motorcycle operations. The measures, which take immediate effect, are aimed at restoring peace and stability to communities plagued by deadly attacks in recent […]
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently end his ongoing trip to France and return to Nigeria in order to confront the deepening security crisis facing the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, Obi expressed grave concern over the rising cases of violence, […]
